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Imran Khan calls for nationwide potests after 17-year sentence
Islamabad: More than 1,300 police officers and security personnel were deployed across Rawalpindi on Saturday to maintain law and order after former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan urged his supporters to launch countrywide demonstrations against his 17-year jail term in a corruption case. Khan, 73, and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India suspends visa operations in Chittagong amid Bangladesh unrest
Guwahati: India halted all visa services at its Visa Application Centre in Chittagong, Bangladesh, on Sunday, December 21, 2025, indefinitely, citing heightened security concerns after widespread unrest in the country, local media reported. The move followed the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader who had emerged during last years student-led protests that [] The post India suspends visa operations in Chittagong amid Bangladesh unrest appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Bangladesh rejects Indias response on New Delhi High Commission protest
Guwahati: Bangladesh on Sunday, December 21, 2025, firmly rejected Indias response to reports surrounding a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, raising sharp questions about how demonstrators were able to approach a highly secured diplomatic zone. Speaking to the media hours after India dismissed Bangladeshi reports as misleading propaganda, Interim government foreign [] The post Bangladesh rejects Indias response on New Delhi High Commission protest appeared first on NorthEast Now .
CDF Asim Munir tells Afghan Taliban to choose between TTP and Pakistan
The CDF further said that no one could order jihad in an Islamic state other than the state itself
Indonesia ensures stable cattle prices ahead of Christmas and New Year
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono has ensured that live cattle stocks and prices at the producer level remain ...
Indonesia calls for 3040 year urban planning for sustainable cities
Secretary General of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Tomsi Tohir, highlighted the importance of comprehensive urban ...
Indonesia pushes cattle associations to boost beef output
Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono has called for an active role from cattle farmer associations ...
France will build new aircraft carrier, President Macron tells troops
President Emmanuel Macron addressedFrench troops gathered at a military base in Abu Dhabi
Indonesia to expand Red and White Fishing Villages to 100 locations
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is set to establish Red and White Fishing Villages (KNMP) in 35 additional ...
Indonesia launches Dana Paramita Buddhist charity fund
Indonesias Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has launched Dana Paramita, a charitable fund designed ...
Vice President pushes suspension bridge construction for South Nias
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has urged government aides to promptly follow up on plans to construct ...
Indonesia promotes tempeh as a culinary tool of gastrodiplomacy
Culture Minister Fadli Zonhas encouraged food experts, chefs, and culinary entrepreneurs to support ...
Dhaka University's Bangabandhu Hall renamed Osman Hadi Hall: report
We are removing it based on students' verdict, Hall Council V-P said when asked whether the hall council leaders had obtained permission to erase the graffiti and name
Indonesia sets Rp11B for heritage recovery after Sumatra floods
Indonesias Ministry of Culture announced on Sunday that it has prepared an initial budget of around Rp11 billion ...
TNI provides trauma healing for children after deadly Aceh floods
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has provided psychosocial support to children at the Balee Panah evacuation ...
Powering NTB without dependence, redefining Indonesia's energy policy
The lights at the West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat/NTB) Governor's Office are now on without interruption, ...
Govt implements traffic controls at Merak Port amid holiday surge
The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has implemented traffic management measures at Merak Ferry Port in ...
SOE economic policy shift puts workers at center, unions urged to act
Indonesian labor unions must strengthen research-based advocacy, social dialogue and financial literacy to prepare ...
Police conduct security inspections across Jakarta ahead of Christmas
The Indonesian National Police conducted comprehensive security sweeps across Jakarta on Saturday, part of a high-level ...
Ten arrested over mob lynching of Hindu youth in Mymensingh
Guwahati: Ten people have been arrested in connection with the killing of 25-year-old Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das in Bhaluka, Mymensingh. The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) apprehended seven suspects, while the police arrested three others. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladeshs Interim Government, confirmed the arrests on X, stating that all ten individuals were detained [] The post Ten arrested over mob lynching of Hindu youth in Mymensingh appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Indonesia's Prabowo highlights national resilience amid Sumatra floods
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed the governments commitment to working in synergy with all elements of the ...
VP Gibran begins three-day working visit to N Sumatra, N Sulawesi
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has begun official visits to North Sumatra and North Sulawesi provinces from ...
Inqilab Mancha warns of protests if Hadis killers are not arrested today
Guwahati: Protests intensified on Saturday as Inqilab Mancha, a student-led political and cultural platform in Bangladesh, issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Home Affairs Adviser, demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible for the killing of its spokesperson, Sharif Osman Hadi. Addressing a protest rally at Shahbagh, Dhaka Inqilab Mancha member secretary Abdullah Al Jaber [] The post Inqilab Mancha warns of protests if Hadis killers are not arrested today appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Victims, lawmakers criticize partial release of Epstein files
Democrats on Saturday (December 20) demanded answers after one image that included a photo of Mr. Trump was no longer visible in the Justice Departments online release
Between the banks: Reimagining the Ganga Water Treaty in an era of strained India-Bangladesh waters
Once hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough, the Treaty now faces mounting pressures hydrological, ecological, political, and geopolitical
Jakarta Christmas Market features 40 MSMEs at Lapangan Banteng
The Jakarta Provincial Government is hosting the 2025 Christmas Creative Market at Lapangan Banteng Park, featuring 40 ...
Mount Semeru continues years of activity with six Sunday eruptions
Mount Semeru, which has entered a highly active phase over the last few years, erupted six times Sunday morning with ...
12 Stories That Explain Myanmars Military-Run Elections
As the junta readies to hold its sham vote, The Irrawaddy revisits a collection of stories that examine the militarys long history of rigging polls to entrench its rule.
PEC condemns murder of scribe, attacks on Bangladesh newspapers
Geneva: Expressing serious concern over the volatile situation in Bangladesh following the murder of a young leader, the global media safety and rights body Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) urged the caretaker government in Dhaka to ensure safety and security for the media fraternity across the South Asian country. Condemning the incidents in which digital media [] The post PEC condemns murder of scribe, attacks on Bangladesh newspapers appeared first on NorthEast Now .
10 killed, 10 injured as gunmen open fire in South Africa: police
The motive for the shooting at Bekkersdal, 40 kilometres southwest of the city, was also unknown, police told
EIG Acquires a 49.87% Stake in Transportadora de Gas del Per (TgP)
-EIG, through its managed investment vehicles, acquired a 49.87% equity stake in Transportadora de Gas del Per ...
UN Court to Hold Myanmar Genocide Hearings in January
The hearings will examine witness testimonies, expert evidence, and oral arguments on whether Myanmar committed genocide against the Rohingya in 2017.
San Francisco outages leaves 130,000 without power
The power failure left a large swath of the northern part of the city in the dark, beginning with the Richmond and Presidio neighborhoods and areas around Golden Gate Park in the early afternoon and growing in size.
U.S. intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged
The intelligence also contradicts the Russian leaders denials that he is a threat to Europe
India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks
The collision happened early on Saturday in the north-eastern state of Assam, local officials say.
Bangladesh on edge as protesters demand home advisers resignation after Osman Hadis death
Tens of thousands of people attend slain leaders funeral under tight security; Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said Hadi would never be forgotten and would live on through the lessons he left for the nation
UN urges Rwanda to leave eastern Congo, extends peacekeeping mission for year
The UN's most powerful body condemned an offensive by the Rwanda-backed M23, demanded that Rwanda stop supporting the rebels and withdraw its troops
Minister confirms Indonesia runner-up position at 2025 SEA Games
Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir said Indonesia is likely to finish as runner-up at the 2025 SEA Games in ...
Diponegoro University export dozen of tons of Jepara anchovies
Diponegoro University, in collaboration with private sector partners, has successfully exported dozens of tons of white ...
Childrens author David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after publisher drops him
British childrens author and comedian David Walliams has denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour after HarperCollins decided not to publish his future books
Minister hails Indonesia's second-place finish at 2025 SEA Games
Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir praised Indonesias achievement at the 2025 SEA Games, where the ...
Indonesia's Pertamina ensures fuel, gas supply to disaster-hit Sumatra
Indonesias state-run energy firm Pertamina said it is maintaining fuel and gas supplies to disaster-hit ...
Gov't to rebuild disaster-hit religious schools in 2026
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar said schools under the ministrys authority, including madrasahs ...
Explosions targeting Jaffar Express, other train disrupt rail traffic in Balochistan
The Jaffar Express have been attacked multiple times by insurgents in 2025
Prabowo praises largest-ever subsidized housing loan signing
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto praised the mass signing of 50,030 subsidized housing loans the largest ...
Indonesia's tourism must stay clean to drive forex earnings: Prabowo
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the tourism sector is a major source of foreign exchange and should be ...
Gov't prioritizes affordable housing access for low-income residents
Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas Maruarar Sirait emphasized that easing access to homeownership for low-income ...
OIKN prioritizes MSMEs as drivers of inclusive economy
The Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN) is committed to making micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) the ...
Some 366 health centers in disaster-affected Aceh now operational
The Aceh Provincial Health Office reported that 366 community health centers (puskesmas) across 18 of 23 districts and ...
Prabowo oversees mass signing of 50,030 subsidized home loans
President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday attended a nationwide mass signing of 50,030 subsidized home loans under the ...
Indonesia to auction new oil, gas blocks next week
Indonesias Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry will auction eight new oil and gas blocks next week as part of ...
Aceh BTS device recovery reaches 80.63 percent: Ministry
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs reported that 80.63 percent of Base Transceiver Station (BTS) towers ...
U.S. says it struck Islamic State targets in Syria
Jordanian forces assisted the American troops in carrying out the attack, according to the Central Command.
Taiwan attacker planned assault that killed 3 and injured 11, authorities say
The assaults shocked Taiwan, where violent crime is rare, prompting authorities to step up security at crowded spots and big events, including its New Year's Eve celebration that usually attracts many locals and tourists
Govt to build seven fertilizer plants, aims to lower costs for farmers
Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan announced the plan to build seven new fertilizer plants by the ...
BNPB stresses disaster mitigation to reduce risks, impact
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said disaster mitigation is a crucial step to reduce risks and impacts ...
North Sumatra to distribute 30 tons of UAE rice for disaster relief
North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution said Saturday that 30 tons of rice donated by a humanitarian organization from ...
A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the governments files public
Two decades after Jeffrey Epstein was first reported to police, the Justice Department has started to release its investigative files on the late millionaire
Junta Chief Worries Over Warplane Atrocity Fatigue; Blames War on Ethnic Groups; and More
Also this week, the regime closed ranks with China on a destructive dam and scam crackdowns, while its boss hailed his air force after another massacre and readied for rigged poll and presidency.
Alliex builds daily data-based credit profiling for MSMEs in Indonesia
Alliex, a Vietnam-based international payment infrastructure and financial data provider, is expanding a credit ...
Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list
Lucknow recently joined a select list of global cities recognised for their fine food.
U.S. Justice Department releases thousands of records in Epstein case, including photos, call logs
Among the thousands of records released by the Justice Department are photos, call logs, grand jury testimony and interview transcripts; many of the documents have been redacted and at least some have already been in the public domain.
Pakistan arrests top Islamic State Khorasan leader, says UN report
He was not just a spokesman but regarded as one of the top leaders for the group in the region, the Pakistani intelligence official told on condition of anonymity
Over 1,000 patients have died awaiting evacuation from Gaza since July 2024: WHO
WHO chief said on X that the UN agency and its partners had evacuated over 10,600 patients from Gaza with severe health conditions, including over 5,600 children since the start of the war more than two years ago.
Ministry coordinates Rp48 billion aid from regions for Sumatra relief
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said his ministry has coordinated assistance from regional governments totaling ...
Indonesia says disaster management funds for Sumatra are ready
Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa assured the availability of government aid funds for disaster ...
Mystery as YouTube creator's finance livestream appears on White House website
The livestream appeared for at least eight minutes late on December 18, on whitehouse.gov/live, where the White House usually streams live video of the President speaking
Sharif Osman Hadi: Man of the streets
Sharif Osman Hadi emerged as a prominent student activist, leading movements against government oppression in Bangladesh until his tragic death in 2025
Inside Hindu Nationalism: The Ideology Changing India
What is Hindu nationalism, really?
Indonesian govt pledges continued aid amid white flag protests in Aceh
Indonesia's Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian reaffirmed the government's commitment to sustaining emergency ...
Sumatra floods: Govt to send 206,000 export-reject clothes
The Indonesian government will distribute 260,000 pieces of export-reject clothing to three disaster-hit provinces in ...
Civilian Casualties Surge as Junta Strafes, Bombs and Rockets Ahead of Myanmar Poll
Airstrikes in Sagaing reportedly kill over two dozen civilians in three days as regime troops push to retake territory before election.
500 Global Expands Africa Presence; Selected to Advance Digital Morocco 2030 Strategy
-500 Global, one of the worlds most active venture capital firms1, announced it has been selected to support the ...
Indonesia mobilizes $3.58 billion for Sumatra floods, 1,072 dead
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya emphasized that the Indonesian government's disaster response in flood- and ...
Facebook, YouTube Take Down Myanmar Junta Propaganda Accounts
Rights group Justice for Myanmar deals the regime a heavy blow by persuading social media companies to remove key misinformation channels.
Karnavian clarifies claims of underestimating Malaysian aid to Aceh
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnaviansaidhe never intended to belittle the assistance and support provided ...
Jakarta plans mass prayer for Sumatra flood victims on New Year's Eve
The Jakarta provincial government has announced plans to hold a mass prayer event on New Years Eve for residents ...
Interview: What Is the New Spring Revolution Alliance?
The SRA gathers a broad spectrum of smaller armed resistance groups under one umbrella independent of the shadow National Unity Government. The Irrawaddy talked to its spokesman Khun Bedu.
BNPB monitors housing plans, ensures basic needs in N. Sumatra
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is strengthening coordination across ministries and agencies, including ...
Govt issues regulations on the wood use after the Sumatra floods
The Indonesian government has prepared a regulatory framework governing the use of logs carried by floods in Sumatra to ...
Sumatra transportation access gradually restored, minister says
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno said transportation access in several flood- and ...
Across the country, students, political activists, and members of the public stage marches, blockades and demonstrations, demanding justice for Sharif Osman Hadi
Danantara raises 1,000 volunteers for Sumatra disaster response
Indonesias investment management agency, Danantara, has dispatched 1,000 volunteers to districts and cities in ...
RI govt reaffirms commitment to all-out Sumatra disaster response
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya assured the public that the central and local governments have been working ...
Pacific Prime Donates USD 5,400 (PHP 318,886) to Earthquake Victims in Northern Cebu
-Pacific Primehas successfully led an emergency relief mission to support victims of themagnitude 6.9 ...
Indonesia agencies seal pact to strengthen cyber security
Indonesias cyber security agency and the state planning ministry on Thursday signed a five-year ...
Min Aung Hlaings Upside-Down World
In his graduation speech at the military academy, the commander-in-chief celebrated 70 years of graft, brutality and abject failure, argue our editors in this weeks discussion.
Police confirm suspected bomb near GKPS church contains no explosives
Police in Bandung, West Java, have confirmed that a suspicious object discovered Friday morning outside a church was a ...
Parents in India devastated as children with thalassemia test HIV positive
The five cases in Madhya Pradesh state come weeks after a similar incident was reported in Jharkhand state.
Sumatra disaster-hit areas enter recovery transition, minister says
Several disaster-hit districts and cities across Indonesias Sumatra have entered a transitional emergency ...
